Welcome to the Year 9 Options Evening

April 1st 2015

“Working together for the best in everyone”

At the heart of the MCMA curriculum offer

“Together we have the highest aspirations and expectations so that everyone achieves excellence in all they do and is equipped to achieve

happy and successful lives.”

The Curriculum Offer

English Language

English Literature Maths

Core Science

Additional Science

Compulsory

History Geography Computer Science

Triple Science

French

Choose at least one

of:Spanish

Then further choices to make a total of nine subjects.

The other part of the curriculum

Our vision statement says we are committed to…..

Equipping our students to lead “happy and successful lives”

Their social, emotional and health education is therefore important to us, as is their Careers Education.

All students will therefore also engage in:• Core PE lessons

• PSHE and Careers Education

The option blocks….

Compulsory: English Language, English Literature, Maths, Core & Additional Science

Block A

HistoryGeography

Computer Science

Health &Social CareArt

Food Tech

Block B

FrenchComputer Science

SpanishHistory

GeographyCIDA

Health & Social Care

Food Tech

Block C

HistoryGeography

MediaHealth & Social

CareArt

TextilesDance

Business

Block D

Triple Science

BusinessMediaMusicDrama

Product DesignPE

Citizenship

At least one Blue Subject must be chosen in total.

Making the right choices

• Look through the options booklet carefully…

• Reflect on the taster sessions that you attended…

• Discuss with your parent/carer, other family members and teachers…

• Research which subjects you might need for future choices…

• Ask any questions that you need to…

The Next steps…

• Tonight – take time to visit the subject desks

• Tuesday 21st April – options drop-in from 4-6pm

• Thursday 23rd April – options forms handed in

• 24th – 29th April – Options interviews